What’s Special about Janji Waterfall?

Janji Waterfall is a waterfall from the height of 30 meters (98 ft) at Bakkara Valley. It also has an unspoiled forest background, cold air temperature, and a lake view. It can also be used as a bath since the water depth on the pond is approximately one meter (3 ft). The waterfall is at Marbun Village, about 2 kilometers (1 mi) from Baktiraja Subdistrict, Humbahas. To see it on the map, click here.

What’s Special

It has a historical value for Batak. “Janji” means oath. According to the legend, Batak kings would come to this place to take oath from their troops before sending them to the battlefields.

The view of the waterfall is spectacular. There are trees and cliffs in the background. It is on the shore of Lake Toba, but the water does not fall directly onto the lake. There is a road (well paved) in between the lake and the waterfall. If you are entering the area, your view of Janji waterfall is on the left and Lake Toba on the right.

What to Expect

The road to the location is relatively good. Nevertheless, you need to be careful because on the side of the road there are many trajectories. Narrow streets, curves and uneven road surface conditions are not unusual because the area is quite hilly. Available facilities include bathing places, toilets, booths, all of which are managed by the local community. To reach the waterfall point from the road, visitors need to walk along the concrete path as far as approximately 50 meters (164 ft).